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Pharmacist 3

CLSH MISSION: Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.

CLSH VISION: Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible

CLSH VALUES “I CARE”: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Central Louisiana State Hospital located in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking applicants for vacant positions in our Nursing Department as a Pharmacist 3 who performs professional level pharmacy tasks.

The Pharmacist 3 plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH’s values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.

Requirements

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice pharmacy plus two years of experience as a licensed pharmacist.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

  • Receives, interprets, and dispenses all medication orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Coordinates with other Hospital departments and clinics to resolve operational problems and provide drug interaction and medication information.
  • Inspects all medications prior to the medications leaving the pharmacy and ensures that no medications are ever dispensed without a pharmacist final review.
  • Performs work independently to enter orders into the pharmacy software program, generate labels and fill prescriptions accurately and in compliance with all departmental, hospital, state and federal rules regulations and policies.
  • Utilizes pharmacy software efficiently and effectively for the management of prescription filling and inventory control.
  • Consults with prescriber prior to dispensing any medication with a drug interaction, questionable dose, confusing or unclear orders and maintains records of prescriber notification and authorization to dispense in such cases.
  • Ensures that the required information for medications is delivered to the client or the client's representative on request and discharge.
  • Maximizes the effectiveness of pharmacy dispensing functions, including medications, samples and medications to be picked up from pharmacy.
  • Manages PMP functions effectively and accurately insuring appropriate safeguards are in place for accurate, safe medication delivery and diversion prevention.
  • Maintains a current license in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory agencies required to practice as a licensed pharmacist in the State of Louisiana.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:   Probation, Promotional, Demotion, Transfer, or Job Appointment

Career Progression:  This position may be filled as a Pharmacist 3.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 4:30pm

Compensation: This position has a bi-weekly minimum hire rate of $3612.80.


How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.  

* To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Brandon Luneau
Central Louisiana State Hospital
Human Resources Office
Brandon.Luneau@LA.GOV

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.  

Date Posted
05/01/2026
Job Reference
CLSH-2026-36
Organization
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Location
Pineville, LA 70802
Category
Pharmacy
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